Adventure Quote by Dalai Lama
“I do not see any reason why animals should be slaughtered to serve as human diet when there are so many substitutes. After all, man can live without meat. It is only some carnivorous animals that have to subsist on flesh. Killing animals for sport, for pleasure, for adventures, and for hides and furs is a phenomenon which is at once disgusting and distressing. There is no justification in indulging in such acts of brutality . . . Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so do other creatures.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on animal welfare, 2015
The quote argues that killing animals for food, sport, or fashion is unjustified because animals experience pain and desire life similarly to humans, and alternatives exist.
In simple terms: Animals deserve respect; we can live without meat.
Key Takeaway
Choose compassion and plant‑based options.
Themes
ethics
animal rights
compassion
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
ethical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- restaurant menus
- personal diet
- policy advocacy
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
sentience
moral responsibility
dietary choices
Questions to Reflect On
- What would make you reconsider your diet?
- How can societies support humane alternatives?
A Different Perspective
Some cultures view meat consumption as essential; change can be socially challenging.
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